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The ceremony marked the first steel cut for<br />
Petrojack I, a BMC Pacific 375 Deep Drilling<br />
Offshore Jack-up Rig contracted to <strong>Jurong</strong><br />
<strong>Shipyard</strong> by Norway’s Petrojack ASA in<br />
December last year.<br />
Fresh From The yard<br />
Milestone Steel Striking<br />
for Petrojack I<br />
The construction commencement of Petrojack I, <strong>Jurong</strong> <strong>Shipyard</strong>’s first newbuild jack-up rig, was commemorated on June<br />
13, 2005 with a strike steel ceremony, representing a significant milestone in <strong>Jurong</strong> <strong>Shipyard</strong>’s expansion into rig building.<br />
Held at the yard’s steel fabrication workshop,<br />
the auspicious occasion was attended by key<br />
personnel from Petrojack, including Senior<br />
Resident Engineer Mr Geir Eik, as well as<br />
senior management and project team<br />
representatives from <strong>Jurong</strong> <strong>Shipyard</strong> and<br />
PPL <strong>Shipyard</strong>.<br />
Celebrating together – Senior management and personnel from <strong>Jurong</strong> <strong>Shipyard</strong> and Petrojack<br />
Our Managing Director Mr WS Wong addressing<br />
the audience<br />
Mr Geir Eik, Petrojack’s Senior Resident Engineer, affirming<br />
his confidence in the yard’s rig-building expertise<br />
Althea Gas LPG Tanker Repairs<br />
Althea Gas, a 227m x 36m x 21.90m LPG tanker, was<br />
redelivered to her owner Iino Marine Service Co. <strong>Ltd</strong>, Japan,<br />
on April 7, 2005, after drydocking repairs in <strong>Jurong</strong> <strong>Shipyard</strong>.<br />
Machinery repairs performed on the 53,677 dwt vessel included overhaul<br />
of LPG compressors, main cargo pumps, and cargo mountings. Overhaul<br />
works were also carried out on the ship’s main and diesel engines. The<br />
scope of refitting included renewal of port/starboard windlass brake<br />
linings, mooring winch brake load test, cleaning of condensers and<br />
auxiliary boiler, and other electrical repairs.<br />
The vessel also underwent hull blasting and painting, sea chest<br />
cleaning, as well as renewal of anchors and chains. Other significant<br />
repairs comprised hose handling crane wire reverse, life boat<br />
servicing, as well as overhaul of cargo tank safety valves and cargo<br />
line relief valves.<br />
Addressing the various parties<br />
present at the ceremony,<br />
<strong>Jurong</strong> <strong>Shipyard</strong>’s Managing<br />
Director Mr Wong Weng Sun<br />
expressed his appreciation to<br />
Petrojack for their confidence<br />
in the yard. “We are proud and<br />
honoured to be awarded the<br />
construction of Petrojack I,”<br />
said Mr Wong. “Our heartfelt<br />
thanks also for believing in us<br />
by awarding the newbuilding<br />
contract for Petrojack II. I would like to give<br />
you our assurance that we will rise to meet<br />
Petrojack’s expectations.”<br />
Petrojack’s Senior Resident Engineer Mr<br />
Geir Eik expressed his faith in the yard’s<br />
rig-building capabilities. “The Petrojack<br />
team has full confidence and trust that<br />
<strong>Jurong</strong> <strong>Shipyard</strong> will deliver the jack-ups<br />
Milestone moment: <strong>Jurong</strong>’s first jack-up strikes steel<br />
with total commitment to the highest quality<br />
and safety standards.”<br />
Construction of the BMC Pacific 375 Deep<br />
Drilling Offshore Jack-up Rig will be conducted<br />
in phases, involving steel fabrication in the<br />
workshop, assembly of parts at drydock and<br />
quayside, and interface works as well as<br />
testing and commissioning.<br />
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